Mistress of Ceremonies - MC Services
Professional MC for Your Celebration
A professional emcee (MC) creates and delivers a personalised reception that’s authentically you, creates the vibes and energy you want for your night, and ensures your wedding celebrations flow seamlessly throughout your reception.
My job is to keep the energy high at your wedding reception, so that it’s a lively, engaging and fun celebration! I’m here to create the atmosphere you want for your reception, and I’m versatile: I’ve been an MC for weddings, corporate dinners and conferences, and casual social gatherings. I’ll always tailor my style to the occasion.
As a former TV and radio newsreader, voice artist, professional MC and public speaker, I’ve spoken on many different stages in Australia and internationally. I can’t emphasise enough how much of a difference it makes to have a professional MC hosting your reception. Often couples choose to have a family member or friend who’s comfortable with public speaking to be their MC and they regret their decision. The job of a professional MC is so much more than standing up and making a few announcements. It includes:
- Working with you to create the vibe, run sheet and script for your reception so that everything runs on time and is presented exceptionally well – and has the energy you want for the night. We can get creative, include games and other entertaining activities if you’d like them (and if you don’t want them that’s absolutely okay) and make it FUN (warning: I will likely dance a little bit and I might sing too, but the microphone will be switched off so please don’t worry)
- Liaising with venue staff and other vendors involved in your reception to make sure everything runs smoothly. This includes ensuring your photographer and videographer are set up and ready before cake cutting and speeches, for example, so they don’t miss anything important
- Setting the tone you’d like for your celebrations
- All announcements, personalised heartfelt introductions to speeches and entertainment, cake cutting, the first dance, games, and anything else you’d like included
- Taking care of any issues that arise to make sure you and your guests can truly enjoy the reception without having to worry about anything (the reality is: issues do arise, but a great MC will ensure you don’t even notice)
- Getting the party started
Behind the Scenes: How I Keep Your Reception Flowing
If you’re still wondering whether you need an MC, here’s an example of some of the things I did at a recent wedding:
- It was raining and the planned outdoor ceremony had to be moved inside. This meant the planned outdoor photos couldn’t go ahead, and the reception schedule had to be changed. I liaised with the venue manager, photographer and DJ to shift the timing and plans for the couple’s entrance so that it would still be really special. Just before it happened I gathered all the guests into the right place and got everyone excited and ready to give the couple a high energy welcome they’ll never forget
- The DJ had a schedule for the songs and a couple of them needed to be changed because of a change of plans. I liaised with him on timing for this to ensure no confusion and that everything would run smoothly
- Before the cake cutting I made sure the photographer and videographer were ready to capture every moment. I announced the cake cutting, and then made sure the couple waited for the photographer to explain the best place for them to stand and how to best cut the cake, and for her to get into position to take the best photos
- I liaised with the bride and groom when significant changes needed to be made, and to make sure they were comfortable with them
- I spoke with guests who needed help, and liaised with the kitchen staff about a dietary requirement for one guest, and some elderly guests who wanted a cup of tea before their meal
- I made extra venue announcements as required, along with the planned announcements I’d put in my reception script and run sheet, such as what guests needed to know about the venue, when meals were being served, the speeches, cake cutting, first dance, father daughter and mother son dances, and when the dance floor was open… and helped get the party started. And yes, I danced a bit too, and had lots of fun singing into pretend microphones with some of the guests. Because it’s a party and it’s fun!
- I announced personalised, meaningful introductions for the people giving speeches
- I liaised with the DJ when the bride and groom decided they wanted to leave their reception a little earlier than planned
- I made sure all the guests were in the right place for the couple’s special entrance and when they did their formal goodbye at the end of the reception
- I turned on the venue lights at the end of the night when the music stopped playing
- Plus more…
Starting at $800 + GST
If you’re considering a professional MC for your reception and would like to find out more please get in touch with me.
